Contractor to deliver repairs services for 10,000 homes

Mears Group has been awarded a £240m social housing maintenance contract by Thurrock council.

The contractor, which already provides some core maintenance services for the Essex council, has signed a deal to deliver all repairs, compliance and planned investment works.

The new contract is worth £24m over an initial five-year period, with an option to extend for a further five years.

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Mears said the deal will last up to 10 years

Lucas Critchley, chief executive officer at Mears, said the group as been re-awarded contracts amounting to more than £1bn over the past 12 months. This includes deals with with Milton Keynes city council, Leeds city council, Cross Keys Homes and Livin.

He said: “This reflects our strong operational performance and the deep relationships we hold with our clients and within those communities.”

Thurrock council manages nearly 10,000 homes.